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Portrait of a Muscovy Duck.26 total reviews
Comment from Jack Moore
First of all what is a Muscovy Duck, I find a lot of different kinds of birds and ducks on here and wonder where all of these come from. I love the pose and the way this duck fills up the frame. Also wonder what that red thing is on his beak. I am not a farmer but I like to ask a few questions when I see something that to me sticks out and wonder what it is and what the purpose of it just in case. I also love how his body seems to be well groomed. This is a very interesting duck and a great photo of him. Keep up the great work my friend and have a great day. Jack
reply by the author on 29-May-2020
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First of all what is a Muscovy Duck, I find a lot of different kinds of birds and ducks on here and wonder where all of these come from. I love the pose and the way this duck fills up the frame. Also wonder what that red thing is on his beak. I am not a farmer but I like to ask a few questions when I see something that to me sticks out and wonder what it is and what the purpose of it just in case. I also love how his body seems to be well groomed. This is a very interesting duck and a great photo of him. Keep up the great work my friend and have a great day. Jack
Comment Written 29-May-2020
reply by the author on 29-May-2020
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Your kind, detailed and thoughtful review is appreciated! This duck originated from South America!!
Comment from Renate-Bertodi
Interesting shot. I once drew some ducks onto something and had to check how this nose works! Must be sunny above as the shadows are very strong. I have to smile slightly. When the gov brought my mum to work over here, she was sent to the Lancashire cotton mills. Our people had to work where ever they were put. Later she married and they moved to Lincolnshire, they got permission to work at the steelworks. She missed Lancashire and wanted to move back. They call you 'duck' on the bus, she used to confide to me. Here they don't even look at you. Lincolnshire is a farming county and not given to talking to strangers. So here is a Lancashire duck!
reply by the author on 29-May-2020
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Interesting shot. I once drew some ducks onto something and had to check how this nose works! Must be sunny above as the shadows are very strong. I have to smile slightly. When the gov brought my mum to work over here, she was sent to the Lancashire cotton mills. Our people had to work where ever they were put. Later she married and they moved to Lincolnshire, they got permission to work at the steelworks. She missed Lancashire and wanted to move back. They call you 'duck' on the bus, she used to confide to me. Here they don't even look at you. Lincolnshire is a farming county and not given to talking to strangers. So here is a Lancashire duck!
Comment Written 29-May-2020
reply by the author on 29-May-2020
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I am appreciative of your kind review and your fascinating background!
Comment from jesuel
what a beautiful photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth and i like how you have framed it in and what great subject matter fine work here
reply by the author on 28-May-2020
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what a beautiful photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth and i like how you have framed it in and what great subject matter fine work here
Comment Written 28-May-2020
reply by the author on 28-May-2020
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Very many thanks!
Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Nik,
A beautiful profile portrait of this relatively young Muscovy duck the wattles on it's beak & around it's eyes still quite small. Dry mud seen on it's beak as it enjoys sunbathing after a search in the mud for food. The patterns on it's plumage are unique to itself. Beautiful composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus.
Susan
reply by the author on 28-May-2020
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Nik,
A beautiful profile portrait of this relatively young Muscovy duck the wattles on it's beak & around it's eyes still quite small. Dry mud seen on it's beak as it enjoys sunbathing after a search in the mud for food. The patterns on it's plumage are unique to itself. Beautiful composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus.
Susan
Comment Written 28-May-2020
reply by the author on 28-May-2020
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I am very grateful for your thorough and detailed review! Glad you enjoyed it!
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Nik,
We had these on our Family Farm in Est Suffolk in the 1950s they were ducks with attitude!
Susan
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I can well believe it!
Comment from Zilyram
It is a very beautiful portrait of the Muscovy Duck which aren't particularly beautiful but make for an interesting subject.
The colors are very natural and the lighting good.
Sharp focus.
reply by the author on 28-May-2020
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It is a very beautiful portrait of the Muscovy Duck which aren't particularly beautiful but make for an interesting subject.
The colors are very natural and the lighting good.
Sharp focus.
Comment Written 28-May-2020
reply by the author on 28-May-2020
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Your kind review is appreciated!
Comment from iPhone7
Hey Nik,
This is a really dramatic photo. The red stands out very well and is contrasted by the white and brown feathers.
The cropping brings out the most colorful parts. The focus is sharp and the colors are well rendered.
Nice work on this one Nik ~ Steve
reply by the author on 28-May-2020
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Hey Nik,
This is a really dramatic photo. The red stands out very well and is contrasted by the white and brown feathers.
The cropping brings out the most colorful parts. The focus is sharp and the colors are well rendered.
Nice work on this one Nik ~ Steve
Comment Written 27-May-2020
reply by the author on 28-May-2020
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Very many thanks for your nice and thoughtful review!
Comment from mamamary
I can't call him pretty. Part of his face reminds me of a turkey. The shot is wonderful, though. The background makes a nice backdrop. The sun, though shining, doesn't detract from the photo. You must have been very close to the ground to take this photo.
reply by the author on 27-May-2020
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I can't call him pretty. Part of his face reminds me of a turkey. The shot is wonderful, though. The background makes a nice backdrop. The sun, though shining, doesn't detract from the photo. You must have been very close to the ground to take this photo.
Comment Written 27-May-2020
reply by the author on 27-May-2020
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Your kind review is appreciated! As a recall he did not mind me getting close and crouching a bit.
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Comment from orchidrn
A very good portrait shot of this duck; Focus and clarity are spot on showing every detail of his feathers. Rather ornate bumps above his beak Good job!
reply by the author on 27-May-2020
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A very good portrait shot of this duck; Focus and clarity are spot on showing every detail of his feathers. Rather ornate bumps above his beak Good job!
Comment Written 27-May-2020
reply by the author on 27-May-2020
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Your kind reviewxis appreciated!
Comment from Neilnap773
Just up the road from me in Southport.I have seen a few of these at the Martin Mere Wetlands which I am looking forward to reopening after the Lockdown.Your image of the Muscavoy duck is sharply focused,good structure to allow the character to come through.
reply by the author on 27-May-2020
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Just up the road from me in Southport.I have seen a few of these at the Martin Mere Wetlands which I am looking forward to reopening after the Lockdown.Your image of the Muscavoy duck is sharply focused,good structure to allow the character to come through.
Comment Written 27-May-2020
reply by the author on 27-May-2020
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Very many thanks for your nice review! Glad you enjoyed it!!
Comment from Sgoolsby
What a great close up!
Such clarity and fine details shown here, right down to the feathers! Great color, natural but still vivid as the red beaks shows. He looks sleepy!! What's with the hump on his beak?? Well done.
reply by the author on 27-May-2020
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What a great close up!
Such clarity and fine details shown here, right down to the feathers! Great color, natural but still vivid as the red beaks shows. He looks sleepy!! What's with the hump on his beak?? Well done.
Comment Written 27-May-2020
reply by the author on 27-May-2020
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Your kind and enthusiastic is much appreciated! Sorry, but I cannot explain the hump.